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A 37-year-old female asked:
Does 1+ protein in urine show very bubbly urine? doctor not concerned. i have lots of cluster bubbles in my urine bits scaring me.
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
That is mucus: Despite some books, most bubbles on urine are due to traces of mucus. 1+ proteinuria is seldom serious but your physician can evaluate it.
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Dr. Elizabeth Anyaegbu commented
Pediatrics 20 years experience
What was the specific gravity of the urine sample. Everyone has some protein in their urine which when concentrated, can be exaggerated
Aug 23, 2016
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